12-02-2010, 05:43 AM
@David
Those old Fleischmann turnouts are prone to become sticky because of some shrinking of the plastic ties.
The Pertinax "tie" joint which actuates the points come very very close to the next plastic tie or even touches it.
There is then heavy friction between the joint and the ties.
Look to your turnout if it is the case.
With a sharp knive you can cut material from the tie und make it a little bit smaller. Until there is no touching and no friction any more.
Greetings Lutz
Those old Fleischmann turnouts are prone to become sticky because of some shrinking of the plastic ties.
The Pertinax "tie" joint which actuates the points come very very close to the next plastic tie or even touches it.
There is then heavy friction between the joint and the ties.
Look to your turnout if it is the case.
With a sharp knive you can cut material from the tie und make it a little bit smaller. Until there is no touching and no friction any more.
Greetings Lutz